R-2800: Pratt & Whitney's Dependable Masterpiece
Chronicles the process of designing and constructing the R-2800 aircraft piston engine, also known as the Double Wasp, during World War II. The air-cooled radial engine featured 18 cylinders and literally weighed a ton. The author lists the model types produced along with their specifications, the p
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0768002729
ISBN13:9780768002720
Release Date:January 2001
Publisher:SAE International
Length:718 Pages
Weight:3.35 lbs.
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Review of P & W's Dependable Masterpiece
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
A good book. Not as engaging a read as the same author's R-4360 title. Some of the sections seem to be padding, like some of the tables that go on for page after page, but perhaps that just being thorough. Liked the layout of the book, especially the sections on military and commercial applications.
Building the R2800
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I am about to design and build an 1/6th scale model engine of the R2800, and this book gave me a lot of data and history that will help me do this. A good read for people who are interested in radial engines.
Great book on a great engine.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Covers the best American engine of the war. Now if only he'd write one on the Centaurus...
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